Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour

Overview

Take in the best of the Black Hills on this half-day tour. We visit the must-see's of Mt Rushmore, Needles Hwy, Sylvan Lake and Iron Mountain Road.

Experience Mt Rushmore with a local expert and make the most of your time in the Black Hills.

City: Rapid City

Thu 05 Jun

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Starting at $325.00

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Thu 05 Jun

Starting at $325.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Make the very most of your time and visit the famous faces at Mount Rushmore with an expert! Take your time enjoying all that the National Monument has to offer; museums, trails, gift stores - even Thomas Jefferson's family ice-cream recipe! Our guide will talk you through the building of the project, its place in history and a local's perspective. We normally spend between 1hour 1.5 hours here.

Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road is a Black Hills experience not worth missing! This famous scenic route was built especially to compliment Mt Rushmore. Enjoy the perfectly framed tunnels facing the faces, and the pigtail bridges. We make our way to the top of Peter Norbeck Overlook for a spectacular view of the Black Hills.

Sylvan Lake

Spectacular Sylvan Lake is our first stop in Custer State Park. A must see in the hills, this is the beginning of our journey onto Needles Hwy.

South Dakota 87

The jewel of the Black Hills, Needles Hwy is like nothing you have very seen before. This scenic drive is cradled by the heart of the mountain range; magnificent spires and sparkling rock formations (really, the mica makes it sparkle!), this is a drive you must see.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (20)

Mobile786963

Sep 2024

The 4 of us adults thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Jennifer! We especially appreciated being able to take in the views of Needles Highway and Iron Mountain while she did the driving and took some great photos of the 4 of us. It was expensive at $870 for the 4 of us including tax. No discounts for US Veterans was a disappointment. We loved the tour but did find it pricey. We did not check other tour companies but suggest comparing prices. We had perfect weather and found Jennifer to be knowledgeable, kind and informative.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for your review - we are glad to hear you had a great time. Being a private tour, our pricing is typically a little more than bigger bus trips or group tours. We try our best to offer value at a competitive price - and having a private guide is a great asset for the day. I'm sorry to hear we missed the mark for you on that.

265lannyv

Sep 2024

Our tour guide, Gena, was absolutely amazing. Her knowledge of the area was impressive and thoroughly entertaining. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and saw all the sights we desired. Besides great historical perspective we loved the "Gena " stories about her growing up in South Dakota. It was 5 hours that we thoroughly enjoyed. We worth the expense of a private tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour and your guide Gena! We So appreciate your business!

Virginia_O

Sep 2024

Best way to enjoy the twisty Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Rd. See the views without turning the steering wheel. All the sites included in this tour are exceptional, including viewing wild animals in Custer Park. Driver was knowledgeable and pleasant with many of her own anecdotes to share.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour and your guide. We so appreciate you!